Aramark food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Aramark holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Beeches Berkhamsted Collegiate School, Kings Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3YP
How it compares in Dacorum
In Dacorum, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Aramark sits behind roughly 864 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 864 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 17% | ← Aramark | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Aramark none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aramark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| GoldKey Breakfast Club School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Papa John's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Gail's Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Silver Palate Berkhamsted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Culinera @Ashlyns School School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Aramark
What is Aramark's food hygiene rating?
Aramark has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dacorum Council on 25 September 2019.
Is Aramark safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aramark last inspected?
Aramark was last inspected on 25 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aramark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aramark compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while Aramark holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Aramark and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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